Lake Wales Ridge Scrub Jay Loop
Frostproof 2.5 milesAn easy loop trail traverses scattered prairie ponds within a dry ecosystem suitable for one of the state’s most endangered birds, the Florida scrub-jay.

Outdoor Recreation Destinations on public lands in Florida

An easy loop trail traverses scattered prairie ponds within a dry ecosystem suitable for one of the state’s most endangered birds, the Florida scrub-jay.

Atop the ancient sands of the Lake Wales Ridge, this massive state forest offers provides hikers and equestrians an expansive network of trails.

Six miles of trails meander through wide open spaces preserved for wintering waterfowl at 21,500-acre Lake Woodruff NWR along the St. Johns River.

Scale the lofty heights of Florida in the rolling rural ridges north of DeFuniak Springs at a Walton County park atop Britton Hill, Florida's high point at 345 feet.

Inside a bustling recreational park at the north edge of St. Lucie County, a forested belt beyond the ballfields invites exploration on paths both broad and narrow.

The first of its kind built in the United States, the tree-lined Land Bridge above Interstate 75 is the focus of this 3.5 mile loop along the Florida Trail.

Outdoor recreation on lands managed by a private land trust that allows public access for recreation.

At Lantana Scrub Natural Area, a sandy half mile loop trail winds through beautifully preserved scrub habitat atop the Atlantic Coastal Ridge.

In this 270 acre park in metro Miami, explore a gentle loop on a partly-accessible path circling an expanse of one of Florida's rarest habitats: pine rocklands.

On the North Tract of LEAFS Preserve, explore a forest undergoing longleaf pine restoration along a well-defined loop with scenic views of Lake Alto.

South of the Lake Alto Canal, a mile loop introduces well-managed uplands of restored longleaf pine flatwoods in the South Tract of LEAFS Preserve.

Discover the spectacular beauty of a coastal mangrove forest on a network of boardwalks along Sarasota Bay at the base of a 26-foot-hill with an outstanding view.
